Real Madrid are interested in signing Jules Kounde from Sevilla in the summer of 2021, according to . It has been reported by the Spanish news outlet that Madrid head coach Zinedine Zindane has identified the 22-year-old central defender as a potential candidate should Raphael Varane leave.

France international central defender Varane is out of contract at Madrid at the end of next season and has yet to sign a new deal. Fellow centre-back and Spain international Sergio Ramos’s current contract expires at the end of the 2020-21 campaign, and there is no agreement in place over a new deal.

Madrid boss Zidane reportedly wanted Konde last summer and remain interest in the 22-year-old centre-back. According to , the Frenchman has scored one goal and provided one assist in …

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Two sides desperate to pick up what could be a crucial early advantage on their return to action this week, Fleetwood will welcome Wycombe to and empty Highbury on Friday evening.

Starting with the hosts, while Fleetwood might have been disappointed to have drawn three of their four League One contests prior to the enforced break, Joey Barton s side have enjoyed an eye-catching year at Highbury. Really laying down a marker back in February when picking up back-to-back victories against Portsmouth and Peterborough, the former Newcastle midfielder should also be boosted by his side s most recent meeting against Friday s guests. Making the trip down to Wycombe prior to the break, the Fisherman landed a deserved 1-0 win on the road …

Bundesliga side Schalke, who are set to finish the season as runners-up to Bayern Munich this weekend, revealed Wednesday their debt rose to 135.2 million euros in 2009.

The Royal Blues have produced last year s financial report showing that revenues fell 14 million euros in 2009 to 119 million and that they recorded a further trading loss of 16.8 million euros.

In 2009, we had to manage a difficult situation, but we achieve it, said Schalke s finance manager Peter Peters.

To ensure the club s survival, Schalke sold part of their Veltins Arena stadium in Gelsenkirchen for 25.5 million euros last year.

The stadium was built at a cost of 190 million euros and the debt is due to be repaid by 2018.

We are on the right track to being in the black an…

Introduction

Cape Town is a diverse city in South Africa often considered a melting pot due to its diversity. This city is one that once you visit has a place in your heart for all eternity. Most people fall in love with the culture, the beauty, and of course, all there is to do in the area. The city is home all cuddled up between the ocean and the majestic mountains. The Table Mountains known by this name due to their flat top is 1,086 meters above sea level. Mother City as Cape Town is fondly referred to offers visitors as well as residents a picturesque painting to call home or just to explore.

Cape Town is the second most populated city in South Africa but by land size is the largest. Hope on Table Bay with the Table Mountains in the background every visitor unders…

Tottenham defender Ben Davies believes Gareth Bale s exploits at Real Madrid can help the Londoners enjoy FA Cup success.

Bale left Tottenham in 2013 and has gone on to win the Champions League, Club World Cup, Super Cup and Copa del Rey with Madrid.

The Wales international has also scored 50 goals for the Spanish capital club after netting a hat-trick in Saturday s 5-0 La Liga demolition of Deportivo La Coruna.

International team-mate Davies has been keeping a close eye on Bale and feels the 26-year-old s rise to stardom can have an effect on Tottenham.

Gareth s success is an inspiration to me. To see someone like Gareth, to see how well he did at Spurs, it helps massively when you re making a decision to move from Swansea to Spurs, Davies told The M…

Nottingham to sign Nelson Oliveira

Championship side Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal for Benfica striker Nelson Oliveira, .

The English giants saw winger Michael Antonio join West Ham in a £7 million transfer on summer deadline day, and they in turn decided to reinforce their front line with the Portuguese forward.

A Bola has learned that Nelson Oliveira will join Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old was considered one of Portugal s hottest prospects not so long ago, but he never quite managed to prove his worth at Estadio da Luz.

Following successful stints with Deportivo La Coruna and Rennes, Oliveira was loaned to Swansea last summer, but could only score one goal in ten Premier League appearances.

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Ryan Giggs described Lionel Messi as a once in a lifetime player after being asked for his verdict on the eternal debate over who is better between the Barcelona forward and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The superstar duo dominated the Ballon d Or voting for more than a decade, winning it five times apiece before Luka Modric broke their stranglehold in 2018.

Messi has spent his entire senior career with Barcelona while Ronaldo has starred for Manchester United, Real Madrid and now Juventus.

Giggs played alongside Ronaldo at Old Trafford and said he will always back his former team-mate but could not hide away from the fact a player of Messi s quality is a one-off.

Obviously I lean towards Ronaldo a little bit because I played with him and saw him develop as a playe…

Kyle Walker would rather play at right-back for England, despite impressing in a central role at the World Cup.

The Manchester City defender featured in a back three at Russia 2018, helping Gareth Southgate s side produce an unexpected run to the semi-finals.

However, Walker wants to return to his more familiar role at international level after featuring regularly down the right flank for the Premier League champions in the 2017-18 season.

The 28-year-old admits he even felt a bit awkward in the heart of England s defence ahead of more recognised centre-backs.

I want to play right-back for England. I think that s my spot. I have played there for nine years, Walker said in an interview with the Mail.

In the World Cup I was happy to play a…

Lydia Bedford has been announced as Brentford Under-18s head coach in a landmark appointment.

Bedford has left her position as assistant boss with Arsenal’s women team to become the first female coach to take the reins at a men’s professional side in England.

The former Leicester manager is set to work alongside Jon-Paul Pittman, who will join as assistant coach from Forest Green.

A huge welcome to Lydia Bedford and assistant coach Jon-Paul Pittman who will both be working with our Under-18 team at the Robert Rowan Performance Centre next season

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC)

Brentford director of football Phil Giles said: “I’m really pleased that we’ve managed to attract such talented coaches as Lydia and Jon-Paul to our under-18 te…

Brahim Diaz has no idea if he will return to Real Madrid at the end of the season as he tries to force his way into Spain s World Cup squad by starring for Milan.

Diaz is in his third season on loan at San Siro and scored his second goal of the campaign in a 2-0 win over Juventus on Saturday.

The Serie A champions would reportedly have to pay €22million to sign the midfielder on a permanent basis.

Diaz is unsure where he will be playing beyond this season and the 23-year-old is not thinking about his future as he strives to win more trophies for the Rossoneri.

He said: Now I am focused on Milan. What happens later, that has to happen. The future will be seen, we don t know what can happen tomorrow, I m at Milan and I want to perform and give 100 per ce…